Contents

 

Table of Contents

Health Warning

How to Use This Health Manual

Part One

Introduction

1. Questionnaire

2. Why not Take Viagra?

So, What Do We Know About Viagra?

Side Effects of Taking Viagra

Summary

3. If You Don’t Know How It Works, How Can You Fix It?

4. The Brain

The Basics

The Anatomy of the Brain

Drawing of the human brain, showing important structures

How can we keep all the parts of our brain healthy and functioning for an entire lifetime?

Alzeimer’s Disease

Diet for the Brain

Some Things to Think About

Good Things to Do

Summary

Research Notes

5. The Male Reproductive System

Male Reproductive Organs

6. Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Effects of Drugs and Alcohol

Effects of Smoking

Malnutrition and Obesity

Exposure to Toxins, Chemicals and Infections

Hormonal Deficiencies

Testosterone

Problems With the Penis

Prostate Problems

Summary

7. The Endocrine System & Hormones

Glands

Hormones

Glands & Hormones in the Endocrine System

Summary

8. The Obesity Link to Sexual Dysfunction

Willpower

Fat Accumulation Table

Research Notes:

9. Getting to a Healthier Weight

Working Out What You Should Weigh

Body Mass Index

Exercise

Summary

10. Lifeblood

The Cardiovascular System

The Components of Blood and the Immune System

What Else Is in the Blood That Is So Vital for Our Health?

Other Functions of the Blood

Other Transportation Duties

Anaemia

Summary

11. The Circulatory System and High Blood Pressure

How the Circulatory Systems Work

What Is the Structure of the Different Blood Vessels?

Are There Any Interruptions to the Smooth Flow of Blood in Our System?

What If We Suffer Damage To One System or Another?

Is Blood in Equal Amounts in the Two Systems?

Where Is Our Circulation Controlled From?

What Is Blood Pressure?

How It Works

How Is Blood Pressure Measured?

How Often Should You Have Your Blood Pressure Measured?

What Sort of Symptoms Might Indicate That You Are Suffering From Elevated Blood Pressure?

Does Elevated Blood Pressure Need To Be Treated With Medication?

Can Making Lifestyle Changes Really Affect Blood Pressure Levels?

What About Exercise and Blood Pressure?

Is There One Major Lifestyle Change That You Can Make That Will Make a Substantial Difference To Your Blood Pressure?

Summary

12. Heart Disease

Angina

Arrhythmia

Heart Murmurs

Heart Valve Disorders

Heart Attack

Summary

13. The Liver

Where Is the Liver?

What Is the Function of the Liver?

What Other Roles Does the Liver Carry Out?

Do Diet and Lifestyle Play That Much of a Role In Liver Health?

Cirrhosis of the Liver

What Is Cirrhosis of the Liver?

How Do We Help the Liver Cope With Everyday Pressures?

What Are Some of the Simple Ways We Can Modify Our Diet and Lifestyle to Help Our Liver?

The Cholesterol Link to Our Overall Health

14. The Cholesterol Link to High Blood Pressure and the Effect of Statins on Your Sex Life

What Is Cholesterol?

Why Do We Have Cholesterol?

How Can You Tell If You Have High Cholestorol?

What Do You Do If You Have a Test Result That Indicates That not Only Do You Have Elevated Cholesterol but Your LDL Is Also High?

Are There Any Other Factor That May Affect Your Cholesterol Levels?

What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad Fats?

Should We Cut Out Fats Altogether From Our Diets?

How Do We Live Life To the Full When We Restrict Ourselves From Eating Any Foods That Have Bad Fats in Them?

Statins and the Link To Sexual Performance

So, what happens when a high percentage of men over 50 are given statins automatically?

Summary

15. The Diabetes Link to Poor Sexual Performance

What Exactly Is Diabetes?

What Are the Different Types of Diabetes?

Who Is Most at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

What Sort of Symptoms Might Indicate a Pre-Diabetic or Diabetic Condition?

What Happens if Diabetes Is not Treated?

Does Changing Your Lifestyle Make a Difference?

Summary

16. Do You Have Candida Albicans?

What Is Candida Albicans?

What Happens To the Candida Bacteria That Make It Harmful?

What Are The Symptoms of a Candida Overgrowth?

Summary

Candida Questionnaire

17. Acidity Can Be Contributory Factor in Poor Sex Drive

Summary

18. Why Is Refined Sugar so Bad for Us?

Sugar in the Modern Diet

Are There Different Types of Carbohydrate?

Why Is Consuming Too Much Simple Carbohydrate in the Form of Sugars Bad for You?

One of the Biggest Medical Concerns Is the Increase in Levels of Diabetes 2 – What Is the Link to Sugar Consumption?

Does a Heavy Intake of Sugars Affect Any of Our Other Glands and Functions?

If We Have a Sweet Tooth, How Can We Reduce Our Intake?

Soft Drinks

Does the Acid in Coke Have a Specific Effect on Any Part of the Body?

What About the Caffeine That Is in Some Soft Drinks?

Is There Anything Else That Causes Concern in Soft Drinks?

Summary

19. Stress and Sexual Performance

What Is Stress?

Diet and Stress

Seven Good Reasons to Drink Water

Stress Vitamins

Minerals Essential To Help the Body Manage Stress

Part Two – Essential Nutrients, Vitamins and Minerals

Getting the Right Fuel Mix!

Something for Your Hormones

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

Amino Acids

The Antioxidant

Bioflavanoids

Vitamins

Vitamin A: Retinol and Beta-Carotene

Vitamin B1: Thiamine

Vitamin B2: Riboflavin

Vitamin B3: Niacin

Vitamin B5: Pantothenic Acid

Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine

Vitamin B9: Folic Acid (Folate)

Vitamin B12: Cynocolbalamin

Vitamin C: Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin D: Cholecalciferol

Vitamin E: Tocopherol

Vitamin K: Phylloquinone

Coenzyme Q10: Ubiquinone

Minerals

Calcium

Chromium

Copper

Iodine

Iron

Magnesium

Manganese

Phosphorus

Potassium

Selenium

Sodium

Zinc

Summary

Part Three – Food & Exercise

Foods to Give You the Right Fuel Mix!

Carbohydrates

Beans

Brown Rice

Oats

The Potato

Fruits

Apricot

Avocado

Bananas

Cranberry

Oranges

Vegetables

Asparagus

Aubergine

Brussel Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Mushrooms

Onion and Garlic

Garlic

Spinach

Watercress

Protein

Dairy Products

Salmon

Turkey

Seeds and Nuts

Pumpkin Seeds

Sunflower Seeds

Walnuts

Extras to Include on a Daily Basis

Green Tea

Honey

Olive Oil

Action Plan

The Cronin Nutritional Healthy Eating Plan for Life
(and Possibly a Great Sex Life)

Rule1: You Must Eat Breakfast

Rule 2: You Must Eat at Least Six Times a Day

Rule 3: You Must Drink at Least 2 Litres of Pure Water Per Day

Rule 4: Whatever Alcohol You Are Currently Drinking You Must at Least Halve It

Rule 5: Have a Little Protein With Each Meal

Rule 6: Make a Fresh Fruit Salad and Have at Least One Bowl Each Day

Rule 7: Whatever Else You Drink, Do not Touch Diet Drinks or Canned Drinks and If You Do Restrict to Once or Twice a Week

Rule 8: Whatever Your Current Exercise Level Put More Energy Into It

Rule 9: Changing Habitual Eating Patterns

Rule 10: Salt

The Eating Plan

Shopping List

Fourteen-Day Example Menus

14 Breakfasts

14 Main Meals

14 Light Meal Options

17 Snack options

Recipes to Help You Get Started

Healthy Meusli To Start the Day

Brown Rice Pilaf

Stuffed Red Peppers With Walnuts

Banana, Orange and Walnut Salad

Turkey Fajitas for 6 People

Onion Soup

Creamy Garlic Soup

Entertaining

Guacamole

Salsa as a Dip or to Accompany Fajitas

Vegetable Brochettes

Stuffed Mushrooms

Aphrodisiacs?

Asparagus

Almonds

Avocado

The Banana

Cloves

Chocolate

Honey

Mace and Nutmeg

Oysters

Saffron

Exercise and Flexibility

The Power of the Siesta

Gentle Exercise

3 simple postures

A Six Week Walking Programme

Afterword

About the Book

About the Author

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